Martinez Unified
Martinez Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 48.6/100 — 4.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Morello Park Elementary at 67/100, where 41.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,261 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 20.1%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 51.1/100 | 4 | 27.0% | 12.3% |
| Middle | Solid 51.9/100 | 1 | 22.4% | 8.2% |
| High | Developing 42.1/100 | 2 | 9.4% | 41.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Martinez Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Martinez Unified's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 51.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -9.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 43.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 20.1%, 1.9pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.2%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Morello Park Elementary leads the district at 67 with 41.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Martinez Unified spends $12,261 per student in current expenditures — $2,553 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (4)
Martinez Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.1 — 7.3 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -9.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Morello Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 41.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morello Park Elementary Martinez Unified Building Momentum | 41.4% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | John Swett Elementary Martinez Unified Building Momentum | 31.4% | Solid 58/100 |
| 3 | John Muir Elementary Martinez Unified Building Momentum | 24.0% | Developing 44/100 |
| 4 | Las Juntas Elementary Martinez Unified Building Momentum | 11.2% | Developing 35/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Martinez Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.9 — 11.5 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +1.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Martinez Junior High with a Scope Score of 52 and 22.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martinez Junior High Martinez Unified Building Momentum | 22.4% | Solid 52/100 |
High Schools (2)
Martinez Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.1 — 5.4 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Alhambra Senior High with a Scope Score of 61 and 17.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alhambra Senior High Martinez Unified Building Momentum | 17.3% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | Vicente Martinez High Martinez Unified Building Momentum | 1.4% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Martinez Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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